skipped

[skipt]

skipped Definition

• 1. past tense and past participle of 'skip'
• 2. to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step
• 3. to not do something that you usually do or that you should do
• 4. to leave out a part of a sequence or story

Using skipped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skipped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The children skipped down the street.

• Example

  I skipped breakfast this morning.

• Example

  She skipped the boring parts of the movie.

• Example

  He skipped the meeting to go golfing.

skipped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for skipped

• bounce
• hop
• leap
• jump
• omit
• miss
• disregard
• pass over

Antonyms for skipped

• trudge
• plod
• drag
• complete
• do
• carry out

Phrases with skipped

• skip town

  to leave a place suddenly and without telling anyone

  Example

  He skipped town before the police could catch him.

• skip a beat

  to have a sudden feeling of excitement or nervousness

  Example

  My heart skipped a beat when I saw him walk in the room.

• skip rope

  to jump over a rope that is being swung near the ground, either by yourself or with other people

  Example

  The children were skipping rope in the park.

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Summary: skipped in Brief

'Skipped' is the past tense and past participle of 'skip', meaning to move lightly and quickly, not do something that should be done, or leave out a part of a sequence or story. Examples include 'The children skipped down the street.' and 'She skipped the boring parts of the movie.' Phrases like 'skip town' and 'skip rope' add to the word's versatility.